CHAPTER 285: CHAPTER 285: CAN’T EAT GRAPES SAYING THEY ARE SOUR

Jiang Zhixun’s promotion, the news spread around the compound.

No one was surprised.

After all, Jiang Zhixun’s abilities were recognized long ago, he’s the most promising pilot.

He works steadily and diligently.

Also, he’s naturally talented enough.

Moving up step by step is inevitable.

Ever since finding out Shen Qingqing was pregnant, Yang Fen wanted to return to the compound to see what was going on.

But she was worried that her timing would be too obvious.

She held back and endured for over a month.

During this time, she found out some things about Shen Qingqing’s hometown, and even found contacts for her relatives.

Unable to contain herself any longer, Yang Fen returned to the compound.

Then she heard from her old mother that Jiang Zhixun was promoted, praising him for being promising.

Yang Fen surely knew Jiang Zhixun was promising, or she wouldn’t have taken a liking to him.

After so many years, she gave up hope, knowing she and Jiang Zhixun had no possibilities.

But still, felt unsettled inside.

She just wanted to compete with Shen Qingqing.

As long as Shen Qingqing was unfortunate, she’d be happy!

Yang’s mother felt that since her daughter was married and quite stable, she shouldn’t be thinking about things she shouldn’t.

She said what she wanted, not intentionally avoiding Shen Qingqing.

"Heard from Zhixun’s mother that Qingqing published some paper, she’s impressive too. She might be inexperienced now, but with time, she’ll surely move up step by step."

Yang Fen frowned, "Even if she rises, she’s still just a teacher. What’s so great about that."

Yang’s mother clicked her tongue disapprovingly, "Teaching and nurturing people, such a good job, don’t dismiss it because you can’t have it."

Intellectuals are very capable.

Like Shen Qingqing, who’s shining in the foreign language field, she’s a rarity.

Many envy and resent her, but she is indeed impressive, everyone acknowledges this fact.

Only Xiaofen couldn’t adjust her attitude, always finding faults in Shen Qingqing.

"You two were classmates before, why didn’t you adopt her temperament or her study power?"

When Yang Fen was studying, her grades weren’t top-notch but also not bad.

But Shen Qingqing’s grades were so good, attracting everyone’s attention.

Those ranked after her didn’t shine at all.

That became Yang Fen’s shadow.

No matter whether it was in the past or now, she hated Shen Qingqing.

She hid it better before.

Now, however, she didn’t need to pretend anymore.

Said grumpily, "She’s so great, why don’t you take her as your daughter? Not sure she’d be willing though, her mom isn’t a housewife but a respected university professor!"

Yang’s mother was exasperated, her heart hurting.

She slapped her daughter, "You foolish child, talking nonsense!"

Yang Fen stiffened her neck, "You think she’s great, I’m just helping you out, what’s the problem?"

Yang’s mother felt like she was going to die from anger, "This silly girl can’t even comprehend good advice, her studies are great, she’s diligent, what’s wrong with praising someone?"

Yang Fen: "You want to praise her, why drag me into it?"

Yang’s mother was momentarily speechless.

Reflecting on her daughter’s previous words, comparing her with Shen Qingqing’s biological mother.

Listening to it made her feel uncomfortable inside.

Only now Yang’s mother somewhat realized how uncomfortable her daughter felt when constantly compared with others.

Softened her tone, "Mom apologizes, won’t compare you with others anymore."

Yang Fen sneered, "What’s the use of apologizing now, can the damage be wiped away?"

Yang’s mother’s lips moved, for the first time unsure what to say.

Awkwardly changed the topic.

"Why didn’t your husband come back with you, what’s he been busy with lately?"

Yang Fen frowned, "What else can he be busy with, isn’t it just stocking up and selling things."

Although it makes money, he’s never home.

They do business together, both men and women, often going to other places.

Saying they’re exploring markets,

personally selecting sources, discussing collaborations.

Who knows what they’re doing behind closed doors.

Yang Fen was unhappy, these people have no sense of shame.

Luckily, she had no feelings for the person next to her, just partners in life, as long as he brings money home, it’s fine.

Otherwise, she’d be driven mad!

"There are leaders in every industry, your husband is promising, be good to him, show him care, don’t turn him cold and regret it later."

Yang Fen got upset again, "What did I do to torment him? Could you stop always blaming things on me?"

"Look at you, getting anxious again! I’m just speaking from the heart. If you weren’t my daughter, I’d be too lazy to bother with you!"

Yang Fen angrily said: "Your words from the heart are just to purposely criticize and find faults with me!"

Yang’s mother felt wronged.

She knew the character of her daughter well.

Though not living with the young couple, she could guess how their life was from little details.

Her son-in-law is independently doing business, not as prestigious as others, but he’s making money and has opened a shop, which is impressive!

Yet her daughter always looked and spoke with a snide attitude.

She greatly underestimated her husband’s current work.

That was prejudice!

"Tell you sensible words, you don’t listen, but the bad ones you learn quickly!" Yang’s mother was frustrated at her daughter’s potential gone unfulfilled.

Li Hongyan was in the kitchen, ears tuned into her mother-in-law and sister-in-law talking.

She knew immediately that her mother-in-law was hinting at her.

Unhappy, she said, "She’s a living person, not an empty-headed one. If she doesn’t want it herself, who can force her?"

Yang’s mother felt a headache, "Say less."

If they continue, these two would get into a hair-pulling fight again.

What kind of situation is this!

Continued speaking to Yang Fen: "Next time you come home, bring your husband along. I’ll prepare a nice meal for you and let your dad or brother ask if his business is running smoothly. They can talk it out easily, your husband should know that the Yang Family cares about him. He’s not working alone, and if there’s any crisis, we can all help figure things out together."

To live as a family, you need cohesion.

Otherwise, with separate agendas, how can life continue? It’d eventually fall apart!

Your daughter finally married, the in-laws are decent, not much trouble.

Your husband can earn money, allowing your daughter to live a good life.

Yang’s mother sincerely hoped for the young couple to live well, staying together till old age.

She couldn’t manage her son-in-law much, but she could manage her own daughter.

"Don’t mind my nagging, it’s for your own good. If you don’t change your attitude toward your husband, it’ll eventually lead to trouble."

Yang Fen returned home not to hear this.

Irritably said, "Got it, got it. Someone might mistake him for being your biological son!"

A finger poked her forehead, "You don’t even realize your blessings while in it!"

A man who can make money is a hot commodity anywhere.

The outside world isn’t short on those with ill intentions.

Morals can’t restrain them.

Yang’s mother felt she’s worried sick, "Careful someday your husband stops living with you!"

Yang Fen laughed, "As if that could happen."

Without her, where would he find a wife better than her?